Information for the Participants

The  ESSOP 2002  Annual Meeting

Anargyrios & Korgialenios School
 Spetses, GREECE,  25-28 September  2002

Þ Airfares:  Ippocampos, a company covering the whole spectrum of the Travel Industry, a member of IATA, HATTA & ASTA, has specialised in ticketing worldwide for over 25 years. Our efficient personnel offer competitive prices to all international destinations.

ÞAthens Accommodation and Transfers:  Conference Participants who wish to book  Accommodation in Athens and/or Transfers please contact us on: apapareskou@ippocampos.com

ÞSpetses Hotel Accommodation:   We remind you that you have to complete the Accommodation Booking Form, which has been already sent to you, and return it by fax to +33010 9002629 or by e-mail to apapareskou@ippocampos.com  You will receive vouchers for all payments made.  For further information you can contact us on  +30 10 9002600-30 as well as by fax and  e-mail; address mentioned above.

ÞLunches:  They will be provided for the two days of the Conference with registration; Accompanying  Persons wishing to have lunch will be charged a  nominal fee.

ÞConference Dinner: It will be offered by the Organising Committee,  held Friday 27th   September - venue to be advised; Accompanying  Persons wishing to dine with Conference Participants will be charged a  nominal fee.

ÞOptional excursion:   An organised tour by coach to Argolis (mainland) will be available on 29th  September  for conference participants and accompanying persons at their own expenses.

ÞRegistration: The Registration Form, which has been already sent to you, should be completed and  returned to the Congress President socmed@otenet.gr, phone & fax: +3010 7484233 

We will have a number of support people in Dapia (Spetses town) to assist you with any enquiries you may have.

A few practical non-conference details:

ÞClimate: The temperature at that time of year in Spetses is approx. 28 C and we encourage  informal dress. Dress lightly - even for the dinner, and for the conference itself.  The dinner is likely to be held at an outdoor venue overlooking the sea with tables set under frond umbrellas. Although still hot in September, we suggest a light jacket for the evening.

ÞTransport around the Island: Dapia (Spetses town) is in the middle of a 3 kilometres long shore line. The School is 1 kilometre outside Dapia town along the sea road. The road around the Island is about 25km. Cars are banned during high season but there are various small vehicles permitted and the island is famous for its horse and cart transport. There are bikes available for hire but the distances are not great around town and walking can be a wonderful experience while you wander around the narrow lanes (with no names) exploring the curio shops, boutiques, galleries, museums and historical spots. You can also take an inexpensive water taxi for short excursions.

ÞDining out: There are many Tavernas throughout the town where you can eat good meals at any time of the day or night..